time frame

American  

noun

1. a period of time during which something has taken or will take place.

   We're talking about a time frame of five minutes for the president's visit.

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time frame British  

noun

1. the period of time within which certain events are scheduled to occur

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Etymology

Origin of time frame

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

Then you can dole out $10,000 a year to your favorite charities through the DAF, because that vehicle lets you recommend gifts over a long time frame.

From Barron's

The law is dotted with new chances to reap tax savings, but it’s filled with income rules and temporary time frames.

From MarketWatch

But in the same time frame fewer than 13,000 cases were prosecuted, Ministry of Justice figures show.

From BBC

This budget enacts a “deemed approved” permitting process—which automatically certifies pending permits after an established time frame—for Department of Environmental Protection regulations.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sign-up bonuses are only awarded after a new cardholder spends a certain amount within a specified time frame, typically three to six months after opening the account.

From MarketWatch